Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage presented two petitions on behalf of constituents from Balapitiya, Mr. K.P. Marksena and Mr. S.M.K. de Silva. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary A petition from Mr. Ananda Karyawasam of Pagiri Kanatta Watta, Kurupanawa, Nagoda, Galle was presented to Parliament. Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. L.D. Rupa Nandani of Egodakumburahena, Rambukana, Morawaka, and Mrs. U.M. Shriya Kanthi of Pahala Gedara Watta, Aluwana Road, Weliwa, Morawaka. Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna presented three petitions to Parliament from residents of Padavi Siripura: Mr. M.D. Palitha, Mr. P.A. Senarathna, and Mr. W. Kirikhanda. No further details on the subject matter of the petitions were provided. Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Dharmapriya Dissanayake presented two public petitions to Parliament. The petitions were submitted on behalf of Mr. M. Rajapaksha of Naw Renilwatta, Gahindagolla, Kurunegala, and Mrs. W.I.P. Kumarihamy of Meegamuwa Road, Kurunegala. Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. A.L. Mohommad Mukthar of Sainthamaruthu. Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs presented the 2023 Performance Report of the Department of the Registrar General and the 2024 Performance Report of his Ministry. He moved that both reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour Force and Human Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Tabled: Annual Reports and Performance Reports Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Science and Technology, the Minister presented the Ministry’s Annual Performance Report for 2024. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Tabled: Annual Reports and Performance Reports Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources presented the 2020 Annual Report of the State-owned Ceenor Company. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainability of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Tabled: Annual Reports and Performance Reports Read →
- 20 August 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne announced that a Joint Special General Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Sri Lanka Branch), the Inter-Parliamentary Union (Sri Lanka Group), and the SAARC Parliamentarians’ Association (Sri Lanka Branch) would be held in Committee Room No. 1 after the adjournment. He requested all Members of Parliament to attend. Parliament Opening and Announcements Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion was proposed by the Chair. Adjournment Motion: Youth Engagement for Sustainable Development Goals Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary Moved the Third Reading of the Bill, as amended, and sought leave to correct typographical, grammatical and numerical errors and make consequential amendments. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read a Third time and passed. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary Moved amendments to Clause 77 of the Bill to revise the wording on the Authority’s rule-making powers and to delete a specified line on page 52. The amendments were agreed to, Clause 77 was passed as amended, Clauses 78 to 80 along with the Enacting Clause and Title were approved, and the Bill was reported with amendments. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary Prof. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna moved two amendments to the Bill, revising wording on page 7 to refer to identifying, minimizing, and managing risks associated with gambling. The amendments were agreed to, Clause 6 was approved as amended, and Clauses 7 to 76 were ordered to stand part of the Bill. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary Moved two amendments on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education to Clause 5 of a Bill. The amendments revised wording on page 4 to require action in accordance with written law, including the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017, and to provide for making rules and issuing guidelines. The amendments were agreed to, and Clause 5, as amended, was ordered to stand part of the Bill. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy defended the Opposition’s role in scrutinizing government and argued that casino regulation should be comprehensive, with stronger parliamentary oversight and less discretionary power concentrated in the subject Minister or President. Referring to Clause 79, he sought clarification on whether definitions of gambling and social gambling would apply to temple charity auctions, school raffles, or card games at funerals, and who would be taxed in such cases. He also criticized policy inconsistency on cannabis cultivation zones and urged that taxation be directed at those profiting from gambling under a coherent regulatory framework. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees (Mrs. Hemali Weerasekara) AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees called the House to order and indicated that she would take the Chair. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker calls on Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, Deputy Minister of Labour, to speak next and allocates him 12 minutes. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker suspended the Sitting for lunch until 1.00 p.m. and noted its subsequent resumption. He then called on Hon. Faiszer Musthapha to speak, allocating him 12 minutes. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →